D3-CFB Game Preview: Millsaps Majors (2-2) vs. Centre Colonels (3-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Farris Stadium (capacity ~3,500)

Location: Danville, Kentucky (Centre College campus)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: SAA Digital Network / Local Radio (WHIR 1230 AM)

Weather Forecast (Danville, KY)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~71°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 5–9 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Millsaps Majors (2–2, 0–0 SAA):

QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness; 7 TDs through 4 games)

RB Chris Anderson – Questionable (hamstring)

WR Ethan Paul – Probable (knee bruise)

Centre Colonels (3–1, 0–0 SAA):

QB Kane Donovan – Probable (shoulder soreness; 8 TDs, 2 INTs this season)

RB Brandon Hall – Probable (ankle tweak; 3 rushing TDs)

LB Tyler Ross – Questionable (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack O’Connor (Millsaps) vs Centre Secondary

O’Connor has been efficient in wins, but Centre’s defense has held opponents under 20 PPG in 3 of 4 games.

RB Chris Anderson (Millsaps) vs LB Tyler Ross (Centre)

Anderson is Millsaps’ workhorse; Ross is Centre’s defensive leader.

QB Kane Donovan (Centre) vs Millsaps Pass Rush

Donovan has been steady, but Millsaps’ front seven must pressure him to avoid another 250+ yard outing.

WR Ethan Paul (Millsaps) vs CB Marcus Hall (Centre)

Paul is O’Connor’s top target; Hall is Centre’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Millsaps (2–2, 0–0 SAA):

L 41–19 @ Hendrix (9/20/25)

W 56–14 vs Centenary (9/13/25)

W 50–24 @ Belhaven (9/4/25)

L 38–10 vs Birmingham‑Southern (11/16/24)

Offense: ~33.8 PPG Defense: ~28.5 PPG

Centre (3–1, 0–0 SAA):

W 20–6 vs LaGrange (9/20/25)

L 35–14 vs DePauw (9/14/25)

W 23–15 vs Hanover (9/7/25)

W 28–20 vs Millsaps (10/21/23)

Offense: ~23.0 PPG Defense: ~19.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Centre leads the modern series

Recent:

2024: Centre 24–20 (in Jackson, MS)

2023: Centre 59–20 (in Danville, KY)

Trend: Centre has won 2 straight, including a close 2024 contest and a blowout in 2023.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Millsaps: 2–2 ATS in 2025

Centre: 3–1 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

Centre has covered in 2 straight vs Millsaps

Last 2 meetings have split on totals: 2024 UNDER, 2023 OVER

Projected Score: Centre 28 – Millsaps 17

Game Odds

Millsaps Majors                51.5

Centre Colonels                – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025